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OPPORTUNITYWe focus on building strong, business-minded lawyers who can work closely with clients, understand their challenges and opportunities, and add value to their businesses. To achieve this, we believe it is essential to give our graduates hands-on experience early in their careers. This might involve working on-site at a client''s factory, in a car yard or transport depot, in a client''s commercial office in the CBD, or participating in a mediation.We have an exciting opportunity for talented and ambitious law graduates to join our National Graduate Program in 2026:This is a full-time, 12-month program with opportunities in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Dandenong.You will rotate across several practice areas, gaining exposure to a variety of commercial law experiences.To support your learning, you will undertake supervised legal training while receiving close mentoring and coaching from peers and supervising Principals.APPLICATION PROCESSApplicationVideo InterviewsAssessment CentresFinal InterviewsOffersApplicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or hold a valid work visa.Macpherson Kelley is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with lived experience of disability, and those who identify as LGBTQI+.ABOUT YOUWe are interested in your personal qualities and how your experiences will contribute to your success. We want to learn about your interests outside of law and the strengths you can bring to Macpherson Kelley. We seek candidates who embody our values and come from diverse backgrounds.You are likely resilient, proactive, and enjoy working in teams. You are pragmatic, commercial thinkers with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who enjoy solving problems.OUR EXTRASWe offer genuine flexibility through our Flex+ program.The Macpherson Kelley Foundation and workplace giving programs provide meaningful community engagement opportunities.Our Business School program offers practical learning and development to help you reach your potential.Dress for your day choose your attire based on daily activities.Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers, with superannuation contributions on both paid and unpaid leave.Public Holiday Swap celebrate holidays meaningful to you.Visit our careers page to learn more about additional benefits!ABOUT USMacpherson Kelley is a mid-tier national commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Dandenong, and Melbourne CBD. We are structured to meet client needs with clear, direct guidance.We are straightforward, pragmatic in our advice, and bold in our recommendations, allowing our clients to focus on their core activities.With over 300 staff and offices across the East Coast, our national footprint is expanding, complemented by our international reach through the Pacific Legal Network (PLN), a division of Macpherson Kelley, and our Multilaw membership. #J-18808-Ljbffr